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Installation Instructions

4.2Interchange hinge and screws at top right with screws at

top left of  cabinet. Do not tighten screws on hinge

side at this time.

NOTES:

Some hinges have four holes. Which holes you use

for installing the hinge depends on which side you
install the hinge.

The outer edge of  the hinge should be parallel to the

edge of  the case for correct installation.

Installing the hinge on the left. Installing the hinge on the right.

REVERSING THE DOOR HANDLES

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5.1.2 Remove the handle.

Top

Plug

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5.3 Reinstall the fresh food door handle

5.3.1 Attach the handle to the right side of  the 

door with screws at the top 
and under the handle plug.

5.3.2 Reinstall the handle plug.

REVERSING THE HARDWARE

(CONT.)

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5.1 Transfer fresh food door handle

5.1.1 Remove the handle plug using a tape-tipped

putty knife under the edge, and remove the

screw underneath. Remove the two screws

holding the handle to the top of  the door.

5.1.3 Remove plug button from the top hinge hole on the left

side of  the door and insert it into the hole on the

opposite side that was vacated by removal of  the top

hinge.

Plug Button

5.1.4 Pull the plug button from the front of  the door and

transfer it to the opposite side.

5.2 Transfer door stop

5.2.1 Move the plastic door stop and screws from

the right side to the left side.

To reattach the

handle on the

opposite side.

Plug Button

REVERSING THE DOOR 
HANDLES

(CONT.)

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Plastic Door Stop

Left Side

Right Side

Metal Door Stop

Left Side

Right Side

5.2.2 Move the metal door stop from the right side to

the left side and transfer the screw to the

opposite side of  the door.

Summary of Contents for 17

Page 1: ...efrigerator 9 Reversing the Door Swing 13 16 Water Line Installation 10 12 Troubleshooting Tips Before You Call For Service 17 18 Normal Operating Sounds 17 Consumer Support Consumer Support Back Cove...

Page 2: ...frigerator or Freezer Take off the doors Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside If the refrigerator has a lock make it unusable Refrigerants All refrigeration products...

Page 3: ...a live wire filament A burned out light may break when being replaced MESURES DE S CURIT IMPORTANTES LISEZ D ABORD TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT N utilisez cet lectrom nager que pour l usage au...

Page 4: ...TES LES DIRECTIVES AVERTISSEMENT RACCORDEMENT LECTRIQUE Ne coupez ni retirez en aucun cas la troisi me broche mise la terre de la fiche du cordon d alimentation Pour votre s curit cet appareil doit tr...

Page 5: ...r the shelf onto the support NOTE The shelf to the right of the track is designed to hook into the right hand slot the shelf to the left is designed to hook into the left hand slot 2 Lift up and out 1...

Page 6: ...e freezer compartment shelves Step Shelf on some models To remove the step shelf Lift left side of shelf slightly Move shelf to the left to free its right ends from holes in the cabinet wall Lower rig...

Page 7: ...er on some models The icemaker will produce approximately 70 100 cubes in a 24 hour period depending on the freezer compartment temperature room temperature number of door openings and other use condi...

Page 8: ...rator operation To clean the condenser turn the temperature control dial to OFF Sweep away or vacuum up dust For best results use a brush specially designed for this purpose It is available at most ap...

Page 9: ...re adjustable They firmly position the refrigerator and prevent it from moving when the doors are opened Leveling legs should be set so the front of the refrigerator is raised just enough that the doo...

Page 10: ...rill during installation be sure the device is double insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the hazard of electric shock or is battery powered All installations must be in accordance with local...

Page 11: ...cal Cold Water Pipe Saddle Type Shutoff Valve Pipe Clamp FLUSH OUT THE TUBING Turn the main water supply on counterclockwise and flush out the tubing until the water is clear Shut the water off at the...

Page 12: ...e tubing into the shutoff valve and tighten compression nut until it is hand tight then tighten one additional turn with a wrench Overtightening may cause leaks Fasten the tubing into the clamp provid...

Page 13: ...Torxdriver needed for some models 5 16 hex head socket driver 5 16 open end wrench Putty knife or thin blade screwdriver 2 1Tape the door shut with masking tape 2 2With a 5 16 hex head socket driver r...

Page 14: ...set hinge and screws aside Be careful not to lose the center hinge spacer and washer 3 7Take one of the screws removed in step 2 and start it in the outermost screw hole on the opposite side Do not d...

Page 15: ...E HARDWARE CONT 4 5 1 Transfer fresh food door handle 5 1 1 Remove the handle plug using a tape tipped putty knife under the edge and remove the screw underneath Remove the two screws holding the hand...

Page 16: ...1 Lower the freezer door onto the center hinge pin Be sure the washer and spacer are in place on the pin RE HANGING THE DOORS CONT 6 Center Hinge Pin Plastic Washer and Spacer REVERSING THE DOOR SWIN...

Page 17: ...ter dropping on the defrost heater can cause a sizzling popping or buzzing sound during the defrost cycle Awaterdrippingnoisemayoccurduringthedefrostcycleasice meltsfromtheevaporatorandflowsintothedra...

Page 18: ...FF position not been connected Keeping it on will damage the water valve Cubes too small Water shutoff valve connecting Call the plumber to clear the valve refrigerator to water line may be clogged Sl...

Page 19: ...fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Damage caused after delivery Products which are not defective broken or which are working as described in the Owner s manual Replacement of the water filter cart...

Page 20: ...enter or call 1 800 661 1616 If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from GE contact us on our Website with all the details including your phone number or write to General Manager Custom...

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